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Question 2 1. a sociolect is a form of language (non-standard dialect, restricted register) or a set of lexical items used by a socioeconomic class, profession, an age group, or other social group. 2. The written text is in standard form because, Standard English is the form of English that is taught around the world and understood by all speakers of the language. It uses correct grammatical rules and can be thought of as the formal, official, or polite way of speaking or writing. 3. She had graduated with a BSc, Degree in 1901 becoming the first indigenous South African women [sic] to achieve this. she took her first active steps in organised politics at home when she attended the annual meeting of the SA Native Convention (SANC) or Ingqungqutela in Queenstown. 4. Self-questioning and Problem-solving. 5. The purpose of of anglo boer war was more like a civil war in which whites were fighting against white but on the SANC, the main purpose was to stop or eradicate tribal wars. 6. Lesseyton Methodist Church of South Africa geared up to prepare the site as part of the Charlotte Mannya Maxeke Heritage Trail.2. because Maxeke was always attending meetings there. 7. Maxeke proposed that women should also take part in proceedings and decision making in the committee. 8. The author’s intention is to leave readers in suspense so that they are eager to know the outcome. Question 3 1. The-early manifestations-of-efforts 2. The author used introduction, outlining main arguments and conclusions. 3. i) simple ii) compound sentence iii) Compound-complex. Question 4 1. took,found,stuck, became 2. Adverbs- i) patiently ii) nearly Proper noun i) Ramakgopa ii) The Life and Times of Charlotte Mannya Maxeke. 3. • Body movements. o Eye contact. o Gestures. o Posture. 4. Understanding the author's purpose helps readers understand what a text is about. It guides us in taking a stance as readers. When we read the classic words, “Once upon a time,” it sets us up to be entertained by an old tale. Question 5 1. Adjectives i) inkling ii) subsequent iii) several 2. Maxeke could have felt furious about it since her aim was for women to be included but at the same time I think she felt motivated to keep pushing for her dream to come true. She might have not been surprised by the outcome since she knew that gender stereotyping was prevalent in the community, so I think she rather devised efforts and plans to persuade them not to postpone the proposition. Question 6 1. I) Evaluating ii) Responding iii) Receiving SECTION B Social media has shown a substantial influence on the daily lives of students, mainly due to the overuse of smartphones. Students use social media both for academic and non-academic purposes. Due to an increase in the usage of social media, academicians are now confronting pedagogical issues, and the question arises as to whether the use of social media affects students’ performance or not. Schools worldwide have adopted a mix of distance learning, and social media seems to be a big part of it. From student-teacher chatrooms to class pages as bulletin boards, social media has become an essential part of today’s learning. There must be a reason why social media use is so prevalent in the academic setting today. Its advantages are undeniable. There is much to be gained from using social media for students. Here are some examples of its benefits. Reliable means of communication Group projects, reports, papers, and other announcements are easily accessible through social media. Social media hosting is an effective broadcast system if you want several people to know about something. This is why social media marketing exists. The same principle applies to the academic use of social media for educational purposes. Students who are in group projects can collaborate easily as their generation is more inclined to use social media as a tool to advance in their education. Option to study from home In situations where physical learning is not possible, education can still move on with the help of social media. Students can learn from the comfort of their own home. This is also a significant plus for overseas students or students from a different state since it eliminates the need for transportation and lodging.Social media is a powerful tool that makes distance learning possible. Students won’t need to meet up unnecessarily, thus also cutting high costs even for in-state students. Better student participation Sometimes, the prospect of participating in class in front of an entire group of people you barely know is stressful. For this reason, a lot of shy students remain silent during class discussions because they feel awkward voicing themselves in a crowd. With social media, the physical distance from the rest of the group lessens this stress as well as the students’ inhibition to provide their input and opinion on topics that are open for discussion. Professors and instructors are sometimes surprised by how some students who are usually wallflowers suddenly become very active in an online setting.